Agriculture / FFA Teacher (002-29)

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for the subject and level assigned
• (Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Certification)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of FFA and Ag science practices related to the position
• Ability to prepare students for Ag related Industry Based Certification Exams and Welding Certifications
• Ability to assist Campus Lead Ag Teacher with Livestock shows, barn management and supervision
• Ability to manage student projects raising livestock at AISD Ag barns
• Ability to attend, supervise student field experiences
• Ability to professionally collaborate with other CTE/Ag teachers, parents, district stakeholders for the benefit of the Ag program
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, some days in summer
• Proficiency in safety, handling, and proper use of commercial power tools and non-commercial power tools (drill, jigsaw, router, circular saw, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with students, peers, parents, administrators, business partners, and others in the community
• Ability to create and manage interactive, innovative, hands-on projects for student engagement and effectively teach and work with high school students
• Have a working knowledge of the objectives and TEKS of courses in the program
• Preferred: Experience in the Agriculture industry and FFA organization
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Pay

Teacher / 215 days